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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.03, 3,706.40 and 1,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.03, 3,706.40 and 1,009.08 is: 1,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.03 : 3,706.40 = 1,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.03/3,706.40 = 1,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.03x = 3,706.40 × 1,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.03x = 3,740,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,056.63/2,470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.18

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